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Murcia, led by Mayor Gerry Rojas, Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, and Sangguniang Bayan members and department heads, renew sisterhood ties with the Baguio City led by its Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong, Vice Mayor Faustino A. Olowan and Sangguniang Panlungsod members *The Municipality of Murcia, led by Mayor Gerry Rojas and Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, together with Sangguniang Bayan Members and department heads, renewed the sisterhood ties with the City of Baguio, led by its Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong, ViceMayor Faustino A. Olowan, Sangguniang Panlungsod Members and department heads.The renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement, which was initially signed between the two Local Government Units in June 1, 2006, was conducted October 7 at the Baguio Country Club, Baguio City, as part of the trip...

The Municipality of E.B. Magalona welcomes guests and visitors to its Pavilion at the “MassKara sa Panaad” today [Oct. 10] until Sunday [Oct. 16].The E.B. Magalona Pavilion showcases the town’s seafood, including the famous blue crabs, as well as its crafts and products during the weeklong activity.The municipality is regarded as “The Blue Crab Capital of Negros Occidental.”Mayor Marvin Malacon said residents of E. B. Magalona can avail of a 10-percent discount from the seafood and other products at the pavilion.“Pamasyaran ta ang MassKara sa Panaad. Suportahan ta ang MassKara sa Panaad kag ibalik ang Yuhum sa Bacolod,” Malacon said.ATTRACTIONSAttractions in the Pavilion include replicas of the Municipal Hall, Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail, Canlusong Falls, and the former f...

Leading telemedicine platform KonsultaMD and the country’s most beloved books and supplies retail chain National Book Store are all set to ensure that students are physically and mentally fit as they return to face-to-face classes.For every minimum purchase of P299 at National Book Store, consumers can get a free one-month KonsultaMD health plan for up to five family members. This promo is available in over 214 NBS branches, as well as Art Bar and Kids Ink stores nationwide.As a special offer, KonsultaMD is also giving away a complimentary Mental Health session with a licensed psychologist for every minimum purchase of P499 in any Art Bar branch. This intends to address mental health issues and burnout among students.“As classes slowly transition to in-person interactions, ther...

The newly-elected officers of National Movement of the Young Legislators Negros Occidental.*Derek Palanca FB page photoVictorias City, Negros Occidental, Councilor Derek Palanca was elected provincial chairman of the National Movement of Young Legislators during its provincial and regional elections at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod City, Wednesday, October 5.NMYL is a group of elected local lawmakers in the Philippines aged 40 and below who hold elective positions in the legislative branch such as municipal/city councilor, municipal/city vice mayor, provincial board member, and provincial vice governor. It unites young legislators to develop committed, strong, and principled leaders among the youth in the legislative.“I thank our newly elected officers and our fellow young legislator...

The E. B. Magalona Team composed of Municipal Human Resource Management Officer Isabel Armila Patrata, Municipal Legal Officer Saviya Basille Albestor, and Executive Assistant Debbie Ann Monte (l-r).*EBM PIO photoThe Municipality of E. B. Magalona clinched the champion’s trophy in the Municipal/City Category of the LG (Local Governance) Quizzard held at Robinsons Place Bacolod on Tuesday, October 4.The team was composed of Municipal Legal Officer Saviya Basille Albestor, Municipal Human Resource Management Officer Isabel Armila Patrata, and Executive Assistant to the Mayor Debbie Ann Monte, a press release from EB Magalona said.Mayor Marvin Malacon congratulated the team, saying, “Your win simply shows we have the best people in our municipal government.”“Our town has a lot...

The EOC training course participants*The San Carlos City government, through its City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office with technical assistance from the Office of Civil Defense VI, recently held a two-day Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training course at Seda Hotel in Bacolod City.Thirty-eight San Carlos City heads of offices and representatives participated in the training, Joe Recalex Alingasa Jr., San Carlos CDRRM officer, said Friday, September 30.The EOC Training is aligned with the conceptual framework of the Incident Command System (ICS) that is designed to enhance the disaster response capability of every organization, he said.San Carlos City has a state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center that serves as the nerve hub of information and data for ...